Children’s Center Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Care and Education Services
Summary of Job Details
The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in the Early Childhood Care and Education Services (ECCES) as prescribed by the National Association of the Education of Young Children. The Lead Teacher sets up the physical (indoor and outdoor)environment to meet changing needs, maintains a safe, clean, and pleasant environment, models and instructs other adults in best practice, and provides information to parents regarding their children as well as general child development information. Lead Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies; and works cooperatively and collegially with other staff members of the Early Childhood Care and Education Services Department.
Required Qualifications
Minimum AA degree, BA preferred in child development or a related field.
Site Supervisor permit preferred, or Master Teacher permit working towards a Site Supervisor permit issued through the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field.
Special Conditions of Employment
Satisfactory completion of a required fingerprint background check.
Completion of online CA Mandated Reporter Training in accordance with Title 22.
Acceptable Health Screening to include negative TB test results (valid within 1 year of hire date), and proof of required immunizations.
Must possess valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification prior to start date.
Maintains California State Child Development Permit.
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30-4:30, 8-5, or 8:30-5:30
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Application review begins April 9th, 2024
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #66493
